Stories by David Swanson

David Swanson's books include "War Is A Lie." He blogs at davidswanson.org and warisacrime.org and works for the online activist organization rootsaction.org. He hosts Talk Nation Radio. subscribe to David Swanson's feed

Bush Grabs for "Dictatorship"

Posted on: Mar 17, 2005, Source: AlterNet

At a MoveOn rally, Democratic senators denounce the Republican attempts to eliminate the filibuster as a "power grab."

A Livable Minimum Wage

Posted on: Feb 21, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Despite the lack of interest or action at the federal level, more than 30 states are taking direct action to increase the minimum wage.

Reagan Redux

Posted on: Jun 5, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Much of the commentary on Reagan is about personality and almost all of it is laudatory. Reagan is destined to become the eternal brave and smiling president.

Candidates Get Uppity With Media Royal Family

Posted on: Feb 29, 2004, Source: AlterNet

In CBS's debate, all four candidates came off looking admirable by comparison to the media royalty's arrogant abusiveness.

Rumsfeld's Fog of War

Posted on: Feb 8, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Refreshingly simple 'do's and 'don't's for Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld from former Defense Secretary McNamara and presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich.

The Thin Line Between News and Fiction

Posted on: Nov 3, 2002, Source: AlterNet

The firing of an Associated Press reporter for inventing sources speaks volumes about the vacuity of mainstream journalism.

Making Low Wages at Wal-Mart

Posted on: Sep 22, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Wal-mart and many other companies have managed to keep service jobs low-paying through legal and illegal union-busting practices. But there's no good reason why these jobs can't pay more.

Please Litter!

Posted on: May 11, 2002, Source: AlterNet

A new book argues that all products should be completely recyclable or biodegradable -- toss the soles of your shoes into the garden and give the uppers back to the shoemaker.

The Super Bowl and the Minimum Wage

Posted on: Feb 4, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Like a growing number of cities and states, New Orleans just raised its minimum wage by public referendum, giving low-wage Super Bowl workers a lot to celebrate.

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